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* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/7904/Tektronix_7904_Service_May1983.pdf Tektronix 7904 Manual (PDF)] | * [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/7904/Tektronix_7904_Service_May1983.pdf Tektronix 7904 Manual (PDF)] | ||
* [http://www.ko4bb.com/ | * [http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=manuals&dir=Tektronix/Tektronix_-_7904A Tektronix 7904A Manual (DjVu)] | ||
* [http://w140.com/Tektronix_7904A_OCRed_by_Tabalabs.pdf Tektronix 7904A Manual (Shannon Hill PDF with OCR)] | * [http://w140.com/Tektronix_7904A_OCRed_by_Tabalabs.pdf Tektronix 7904A Manual (Shannon Hill PDF with OCR)] | ||
* [http://w140.com/Tek_7904_OCRed_by_Tabalabs.pdf Tektronix 7904 Manual (Shannon Hill PDF with OCR)] | * [http://w140.com/Tek_7904_OCRed_by_Tabalabs.pdf Tektronix 7904 Manual (Shannon Hill PDF with OCR)] | ||
* [http://w140.com/Tek_7904_Power_Supply.pdf Servicing the 7904 High-Efficiency Power Supply (PDF)] | * [http://w140.com/Tek_7904_Power_Supply.pdf Servicing the 7904 High-Efficiency Power Supply (PDF)] | ||
<small> | |||
'''Modifications''' | |||
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/kitinstructions/050-0650-00.pdf 050-0650-00 (1980) Vertical amplifier IC replacement] | |||
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/kitinstructions/050-0651-01.pdf 050-0651-01 (1975) Vertical output IC replacement (155-0065-00)] | |||
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/kitinstructions/050-0706-01.pdf 050-0706-01 (1980) Vertical output IC replacement (155-0065-00)] | |||
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/kitinstructions/050-0729-06.pdf 050-0729-06 (1980) A Trigger selector circuit board replacement] | |||
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/kitinstructions/050-0730-06.pdf 050-0730-06 (1980) B Trigger selector circuit board replacement] | |||
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/kitinstructions/050-0763-03.pdf 050-0763-03 (1981) Vertical interface circuit board replacement] | |||
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/kitinstructions/050-1014-00.pdf 050-1014-00 (1980) Vertical output IC replacement] ([[155-0064-00]]) | |||
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/kitinstructions/050-1723-01.pdf 050-1723-01 (1983) P31 CRT replacement] | |||
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/custommods/7904mod721K.pdf Custom Mod 721K (1972) Single shot readout and/or grat illumination] | |||
</small> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Tektronix 7904''' is a 500 MHz, non-storage 7000-series oscilloscope mainframe with four bays. | The '''Tektronix 7904''' is a 500 MHz, non-storage 7000-series oscilloscope mainframe with four bays. | ||
It accepts two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Vertical plug-ins|7000-series vertical plug-ins]] and two [[7000-series_plug-ins#Horizontal plug-ins|7000-series horizontal plug-ins]]. | |||
It was introduced in late 1971/early 1972 (Note 1). | |||
The successor model 7904A was introduced in 1984. | |||
There is also a rack-mount version, the [[R7903]], albeit with only one horizontal bay. | |||
Performance is largely determined by the plug-ins. | Performance is largely determined by the plug-ins. | ||
The [[7A19]] vertical amplifier and [[7B92]] time base were introduced along with the 7904 to match the 500 MHz system bandwidth. | |||
Design Staff of 7904 Project (from July 1971 Tekscope): | |||
* [[Val Garuts]], project manager and horizontal and Z-axis amplifiers | |||
* [[Thor Hallen]], vertical amplifier and [[7A19]] | |||
* [[John McCormick]], horizontal amplifier | |||
* [[Les Larson]] and [[Bill DeVey]], trigger and timebase ([[7B92]]) | |||
* [[Bill Peek]], Z-axis amplifier and autofocus | |||
* [[Hans Springer]], mainframe interface and channel switching | |||
* [[Joe Burger]], power supply | |||
* [[Joel Swanno]], mechanical design | |||
* [[Ken Hawken]], CRT | |||
{{BeginSpecs}} | {{BeginSpecs}} | ||
{{Spec | Bandwidth | 500 MHz }} | {{Spec | Bandwidth | 500 MHz }} | ||
{{Spec | Fastest calibrated sweep | 500 ps/Div (with [[7B92A]], other time bases "uncalibrated for first 60 ns") }} | {{Spec | Fastest calibrated sweep | 500 ps/Div (with [[7B92A]], other time bases "uncalibrated for first 60 ns") }} | ||
{{Spec | Acceleration voltage | 24 kV }} | {{Spec | Acceleration voltage | 24 kV (+21 / -3 kV) }} | ||
{{Spec | Calibrator (7904) | 4 mV, 40 mV, 400 mV, 4 V or 40 V (p-p) into 1 MΩ; 2 mV, 20 mV, 200 mV or 400 mV into 50 Ω; or 40 mA; selectable 1 kHz, ½ rep. rate of B Sweep Gate, or DC }} | {{Spec | Calibrator (7904) | 4 mV, 40 mV, 400 mV, 4 V or 40 V (p-p) into 1 MΩ; 2 mV, 20 mV, 200 mV or 400 mV into 50 Ω; or 40 mA; selectable 1 kHz, ½ rep. rate of B Sweep Gate, or DC }} | ||
{{Spec | Calibrator (7904A) | 4 mV to 4 V (p-p) in decade steps, 1 kHz; 40 mV to 400 mV into 50 Ω }} | {{Spec | Calibrator (7904A) | 4 mV to 4 V (p-p) in decade steps, 1 kHz; 40 mV to 400 mV into 50 Ω }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{EndSpecs}} | {{EndSpecs}} | ||
===7904A differences=== | |||
The 7904A re-implements the vertical amplifier using Hypcon-packaged amplifier chips designed for the [[7104]], such as the [[155-0178-00]]. | |||
The 7904 had an elaborate 5-decade built-in calibrator with variable rate that was dropped from the 7904A. The [[7904 remote control connector|rear remote control connector]] unique to the 7904 was dropped as well. | |||
In the 7904A, The Control Illumination switch moved to the rear panel, and the [[7000 series readout system|readout system]] | |||
gained a pulsed mode in which it is synchronized with the sweep instead of interrupting the display at random times. | |||
This pulsed mode is not compatible with all time base plug-ins (see manual p. 1-12). | |||
===Options=== | |||
<div style="column-count:4;-moz-column-count:4;-webkit-column-count:4"> | |||
* Opt.2: X-Y delay compensation network | |||
* Opt.3: Extra EMI shielding | |||
* Opt.4: Maximum-brightness CRT with reduced area | |||
* Opt.78: P11 phosphor | |||
</div> | |||
==Operation== | ==Operation== | ||
The 7904 has | The 7904 has many modes of operation. | ||
One mode is called "Independent-Pairs Display" in the manual, where the input to the left vertical plug-in is displayed using the B horizontal time-base plug-in, | |||
and the input to the right vertical plug-in is displayed using the A horizontal time-base plug-in. | |||
This resembles the trace-slaving "ALT" mode that is produced by an [[1A4]] in a [[547]]. | |||
Many other modes are available. | |||
It is possible to put vertical plug-ins in the horizontal slots for X-Y operation. | |||
It is even possible to put a horizontal plug-in in one of the vertical slots to produce a raster scan. | |||
A special plug-in, the [[7A21N]], provides direct access to the deflection plates up to 1 GHz at an uncalibrated sensitivity of 4 V/Div. | A special plug-in, the [[7A21N]], provides direct access to the deflection plates up to 1 GHz at an uncalibrated sensitivity of 4 V/Div. | ||
This plugin requires modifications to the mainframe to bypass the Y output amplifier (thus disabling readout and the other vertical plugin bay). | |||
A rear-panel [[7904 remote control connector| remote control connector]] has connections for single-sweep ready lamps, a reset button, and readout control. | |||
==Internals== | ==Internals== | ||
The 7904 uses a switch-mode power supply and has no fan. It incorporates a 65 ns Y delay line. | The 7904 uses a switch-mode power supply and has no fan. It incorporates a 65 ns Y delay line. | ||
This delay is too short for some older time bases such as [[7B53]] to display the trigger event. | |||
[[Thor Hallen]] designed the main vertical amplifier and the [[7A19]] plugin (Note 1). | |||
It used bridged T coils and the "[[ft doubler|f<sub>t</sub> doubler]]" circuit patented by [[Carl Battjes]] to achieve its bandwidth. | |||
The signal path is completely differential and | The 7904 makes extensive use of custom integrated circuits and hybrid circuits, inter alia, the [[155-0064-00]] 470-ps output amplifier, | ||
[[155-0022-00]] analog multiplexer for channel switching, [[155-0059-00]] HF amplifier, | |||
[[155-0095-01]] and [[155-0095-03]] differential HF amplifiers, and [[155-0067-02]] SMPS controller. | |||
The 7904A includes [[155-0173-05]], [[155-0175-05]] and [[155-0178-05]] amplifiers. | |||
The signal path is completely differential and the internal signal wiring is 50 Ω coax. | |||
The CRT ([[154-0644-05]]) has [[distributed vertical deflection plates]]. | |||
==Prices== | ==Prices== | ||
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! Year | |||
! 1972 | |||
! 1976 | |||
! 1980 | |||
! 1984 | |||
! 1990 | |||
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! Model | |||
| | |||
|align=center| 7904 | |||
|align=center| 7904 | |||
|align=center| 7904 | |||
|align=center| 7904A | |||
|align=center| 7904A | |||
|- | |||
!rowspan=2| Mainframe only | |||
! Catalog price | |||
|align=right| $2,900 | |||
|align=right| $4,100 | |||
|align=right| $6,265 | |||
|align=right| $8,810 | |||
|align=right| $12,750 | |||
|- | |||
! 2019 value | |||
|align=right| $17,640 | |||
|align=right| $18,320 | |||
|align=right| $19,330 | |||
|align=right| $21,550 | |||
|align=right| $24,800 | |||
|- | |||
!rowspan=2| Mainframe with [[7A19]],<br />7A19 Opt. 04, [[7B92]] | |||
! Catalog price | |||
|align=right| $5,500 | |||
|align=right| $7,765 | |||
|align=right| $12,015 | |||
|align=right| $17,425 | |||
|align=right| $24,190 | |||
|- | |||
! 2019 value | |||
|align=right| $33,450 | |||
|align=right| $34,690 | |||
|align=right| $37,070 | |||
|align=right| $42,630 | |||
|align=right| $47,050 | |||
|} | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_7000_series_mainframe/7904.htm Tek 7904 | * [https://lazyelectrons.wordpress.com/2018/11/24/tektronix-7904-oscilloscope-power-supply-repair/ 7904 Repair with Video] | ||
* [[Media:Tekscope 1971 V3 N4 Jul 1971.pdf | Tekscope Vol. 3 No. 4, Jul 1971]] | |||
* [http://amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_7000_series_mainframe/7904.htm Tek 7904] / [http://amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_7000_series_mainframe/7904A.htm 7904A] @ amplifier.cd | |||
* [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/tek7000/tek7904.html Tek 7904] / [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/tek7000/tek7904a.html 7904A] @ barrytech.com | |||
* [https://www.circuitsathome.com/measurements/repairing-front-panel-buttons-of-tektronix-7904-oscilloscope Repairing front panel buttons of Tektronix 7904 oscilloscope] | * [https://www.circuitsathome.com/measurements/repairing-front-panel-buttons-of-tektronix-7904-oscilloscope Repairing front panel buttons of Tektronix 7904 oscilloscope] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
# See [[7A11]] and [[John Addis]], ''Good Engineering and Fast Vertical Amplifiers'', in Jim Williams (Ed.), ''Analog Circuit Design: Art, Science and Personalities'' (1991), p.114, and [http://w140.com/tektronix_new_products_1972.pdf Tektronix New Products 1972] brochure. | # See [[7A11]] and [[John Addis]], ''Good Engineering and Fast Vertical Amplifiers'', in [[Jim Williams]] (Ed.), ''Analog Circuit Design: Art, Science and Personalities'' (1991), p.114, and [http://w140.com/tektronix_new_products_1972.pdf Tektronix New Products 1972] brochure. | ||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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===7904 non-A=== | ===7904 non-A=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Tek-7904-front.jpg | 7904 (non-A) front | |||
Tek 7904 rear.jpg | 7904 rear | |||
7904-left.jpg | Left side. Left top: Vertical amplifier; left bottom: switch-mode power supply; right center: delay line; right bottom: plug-in bays | |||
7904-right.jpg | Right side. Top left: calibrator; bottom left: plug-in bays; top center: [[7000 series readout system|readout board]]; top right: Z amplifier | |||
7904-right-front.jpg | Right side detail. Left: calibrator; right: readout. | |||
7904 interface 1.jpg|Plug-in backplane board front (left trigger selector piggyback board removed) | |||
Tek7904-trig-selector.jpg | B Trigger selector piggyback board (A6) | |||
Tek7904-vertical-interface.jpg | Vertical interface piggyback board (A7). The two [[155-0095-03]] amplifiers (large metal cans) are used to select the signal from one vertical plug-in bay, and drive the delay line. | |||
7904 interface 2.jpg|Plug-in backplane board rear | |||
Tek7904-backplane-bottom.jpg | Backplane board sandwich seen from below | |||
7904-x-amp.jpg | Horizontal (X) amplifier board | |||
7904-y-amp.jpg | Vertical (Y) amplifier board | |||
7904-z-amp.jpg | Z amplifier board | |||
7904-controls.jpg | front-panel controls | |||
7904_block.gif|7904 block diagram | |||
Tek7904-7a19-7b92a-1010mhz-hfsync.jpg | A 7B92A (B098xxx) displaying a 1.01 GHz sine in HF Sync mode ([[7904]] mainframe, [[7A19]] amplifier). | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Power Supply==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
7904-psu-internal.jpg | 7904 switchmode power supply, covers removed | |||
7904-psu-right.jpg | View from right (as seen from front of instrument) | |||
7904-psu-primary.jpg | Primary side circuit board | |||
7904-psu-primary-caps.jpg | Primary side capacitors | |||
7904-psu-transformer.jpg | Detail view of transformer from the side | |||
7904-psu-rectifier.jpg | Secondary side rectifier board | |||
7904-psu-regulator.jpg | Secondary side post-regulator | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===7904A=== | ===7904A=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
7904a-front.jpg |7904A | |||
7904A_rear.jpg |7904A Rear | |||
7904A_top1.jpg |7904A Top with Horizontal Amplifier at top right | |||
7904A_right1.jpg |7904A Right with Z-axis on top right and 2nd Gen. Readout board at bottom right | |||
7904A_left1.jpg |7904A Left with Vertical Amplifier (top) and Vertical switch board (bottom) | |||
7904A_topleft1.jpg |7904A Topleft | |||
7904A_left_closeup.jpg |7904A Closeup of Vertical amplifier | |||
7904a lvps1.png|7904A Low-voltage Power Supply Schematic | |||
7904a-h-v.jpg | 7904A Horizontal and vertical amplifiers | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:7000 series non-storage mainframes]] | [[Category:7000 series non-storage mainframes]] | ||
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